Paola Gonzalez
PA-C

Specialties

Hematology / Oncology

Details

Professional Achievements:

Paola Gonzalez MPAS, PA-C is a bilingual clinical provider for over 20 years in unique diverse Hospital, Medical and Private Practice settings in multiple specialties. PA Gonzalez has extensive practice experience with Latino populations, health promotion, and disparities. As a first-generation immigrant from Colombia, she was able to see the health deficiencies in our Latino community and the language barriers that many people face day to day. She has a passion for growing her knowledge and skills. She thrives in helping others, especially those communities who face diminished resources and healthcare disparities. She is helping to educate clinical providers and the community about these issues across diverse populations. She currently serves as Director at Large for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and is the immediate past President for PAs for Latino Health (PALH) a Caucus of AAPA. She actively practices in Breast Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

She is a recent winner of the 2024 National Hispanic Health Foundation for her role in leadership in improving the health of Hispanics and the AAPA 2024 Diversity Award which honors a PA that serves as a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the PA profession and/or the patient population or community that they serve.

PA Gonzalez has previously served as the PALH Director at Large, Board Member in the Public Relations, Membership and CME Chair positions. She served the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants as the Head of the Cultural Diversity Committee. She is a Fellow member of the AAPA, Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology (APAO), Texas Association of Physician Assistants (TAPA), Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistants Association (TGCPAA) and the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE).

She served as the AAPA Representative for the National Advisory Committee for Mi Hermana-Latina Health Champions with the Healthy Americas Foundation. Additionally also served in the AAPA Commission on the Health of the Public.

She worked as Clinician Champion for PERC-Med a collaboration between UC Davis and US EPA’s Office; where she worked with healthcare providers on awareness of pesticide exposure.

She worked as a clinical preceptor in the physical diagnosis course for the Baylor College of Medicine PA Program. She holds leadership positions within the social network platforms including the PA Women Community Group and the Wealth Building for Female PA group. She is actively involved in mentoring healthcare providers and encourages medical Spanish as an integral part of healthcare to promote effective communication and reduce barriers with the Latino community.